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Communication

Training Volunteers On The Go

I keep telling myself that I have to make time to meet with my volunteers.  The problem is that life is so busy for me and them.  In the end…

What To Know Before Choosing A Mission Trip

It’s a little difficult to think about summer when snow is on the ground, but it’s crucial. Summer schedules are filling up and you need to decide...

building a youth ministry

Youth Ministry From Scratch

I get asked the question, “If I’m starting a youth ministry in my parish what are some of the first steps I should take?” There is no cookie cutter...

accountability

How To Face Conflict And Win Every Time

Not many people like conflict; however, it’s inevitable. It might be the angry parent barraging you for not communicating or the pastor chewing you...

How To Allow Your Teens To Be Vulnerable

When a student walks into your ministry are they ready to learn? One approach is to entice them with a better picture of what life could be. While...

Are You Doing Enough?

Every youth minister asks the question, “Am I doing enough?” It’s a question we are afraid to answer because it could expose our failures and...

Are You A Pure Youth Minister?

It’s right there on your job description, even if you don’t see it. It’s a line that says, “All other duties assigned by the pastor.” It can be...

Communication

How To Keep In Touch With Former Students

I love these first couple of weeks of the new year because you run into college students coming back from break. Some of them are excited to see you...

accountability

How To Get The Most Out Of This Year

I ate a lot of cookies this Christmas.  I’m not joking, I ate A LOT of cookies and on New Year’s Eve I said, “Enough.”  But then on January 1st I had…

4 Attitudes That Will Derail Your Ministry

Vision and strategy are key to important to your ministry. But, even if your vision is clear and your strategy is solid it can still be derailed by...

Will Students Come Back To Your Ministry?

Will students come back? It’s a question even the most seasoned youth ministers will ask. If you want the answer to be yes then you need to make sure...